Marshfield
CRIME & SAFETY
Plea Hearing Scheduled for Marshfield Woman Charged With Theft and Fraud
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) A plea hearing has been scheduled for a Marshfield woman facing multiple felony counts related to theft and fraud against a financial institution. According to Mike Leischner with WSAU, Nacirema Frisch will appear for a plea and sentencing hearing on October 3rd. for 16 counts including mail fraud, bail jumping, wire fraud, and fraud against a financial institution.
UPDATE: 14-year-old boy in Wisconsin found, police thank the public
(WFRV) – Shortly after asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 14-year-old, authorities in Dane County say he was found. According to the Waunakee Police Department, 14-year-old Hatim Albarki has been found. There was no additional information provided. ORIGINAL: Missing 14-year-old boy in Wisconsin, law enforcement...
Most Dangerous Cities in Wisconsin 2024: FBI Data Reveals Shocking Crime Rates – Is Your City on the List?
Crime Statistics Revealed in Wisconsin’s Most Dangerous Cities in 2024. Wisconsin’s Most Dangerous Cities 2024: Key Crime Data You Need to Know. Once upon a time, the biggest worry in Wisconsin was a Packers fan upset over a game, but now the state faces more serious dangers. According to Southwest Journal, the most dangerous cities in Wisconsin for 2024 have been identified using the latest FBI crime data. These cities which include larger places like Milwaukee and Madison have high rates of violent and property crimes. The most dangerous spot is a small town with fewer than 10,000 residents. There’s a clear need for more police with Wisconsin’s crime rates above the national average, security cameras, or drug rehab programs to tackle these issues. Before moving to or visiting these areas it’s important to be aware of their safety risks.
Four People Accused of Stealing Thousands of Dollars in Merchandise in Northeast Wisconsin
Four people are accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise throughout Northeast Wisconsin. WBAY reports that on June 20th, between 2:45 and 3:35 in the afternoon, these four suspects stole merchandise from three different Walgreens in Fond du Lac. Fond du Lac Police Department also suspects these individuals...
Lawmaker pushes for hearing after staff and inmate deaths at Wisconsin prisons
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - A push for action, as the chair of the state assembly committee that oversees Wisconsin prisons says he wants a legislative hearing. This comes after the recent death of a Lincoln Hills staff member and several inmate deaths at Waupun Correctional Institution. Representative Michael Schraa of...
CONSUMER FIRST ALERT: Fake airline support phone numbers
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - As the travel season begins, you should also make sure you aren’t being taken advantage of by scam artists. The Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin is warning about increasing reports of airfare scams, third-party booking websites, and fake phone numbers. An Oshkosh woman almost lost...
U.S. Attorney Haanstad: Eastern District of Wisconsin participates in national health care fraud law enforcement action
Today, United States Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad announced that a grand jury had indicted Lori Banyard Butts (age 47; of Wales, Wisconsin) in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Wisconsin Medicaid and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The indictment charges Butts with eight counts of healthcare fraud,...
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